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Firefighter (C.C.)

The Firefighter Career Certificate (C.C.) prepares students to meet the requirements for the State of Florida standards for Firefighter I/II.  The course provides fundamental information on fire department operations. Students are trained in the performance of the duties of a firefighter during both emergency and non-emergency operations. This training includes hazardous materials, vehicle extrication, wildland, ropes, ladders, and extinguishing fires. Upon successful completion of the program, students who meet all graduation requirements are eligible to test for the state certification exam with the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training, which consists of a written and practical test.

Program Minimum Standards and Estimated Costs

Estimated Costs

Summer 2024 Application Timeline

Information Session 
– Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024 at 6:00 PM at 2700 Firefighter Memorial Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32246
Application Period 
– Wednesday, April 3rd – Friday, May 10th (by 11:30am) 
Tuition Payment Deadline 
– Friday, May 31st at 5:00 pm  
Classes Begin 
– Week of July 8th, 2024

Contact Email : firefighter@fscj.edu

Contact Phone : (904) 997-4919


Degree: Career Certificates (C.C.)
Credit Hours: 492 Clock/Contact hours
Online Program : No
Program Code: 5820
Financial Aid Eligible : No

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  firefighter@fscj.edu
  (904) 997-4919

Career Options

In addition to community fire departments, there are opportunities in federal and state installations such as airports and small, private fire fighting companies. There is also a need for inspectors, investigators, forest rangers, and smoke jumpers. In all cases, employment is based on high test scores and outstanding skills.

Program Notice


You must have completed and passed an EMT class prior to entering FF I class.
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Learn more about FSCJ's  Fire Academy of the South (FAS).

If you are considering employment in a state other than Florida, click here to ensure the program curriculum meets the requirements to sit for licensure or certification testing in that state.

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